Question

Read these examples of ideas based on part 6 of The Call of the Wild.

1. Out of love and loyalty for Thornton, Buck is able to pull a thousand-pound sled.

2. Buck takes great delight in traveling with Thornton to look for a fabled lost mine.

3. Buck enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his beloved master on this journey.

4. At times, Buck still feels—and gives in to—a call he cannot describe from the wilderness.

What is the most clear conclusion that can be drawn from these ideas?

a. As content as Buck is with the life he is leading with Thornton, it is impossible for him to ignore his own natural instincts.
b. No matter how wonderful Buck’s life is with Thornton, he will never be truly happy unless he is in the wild.
c. Because Buck does not fully appreciate the life he has with Thornton, he is still tempted by the call of the wild.
d. Although he feels immense loyalty to Thornton, Buck does not love him, or he would not be tempted by his natural instincts.


answer is : A
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Answer 1

The most clear conclusion that can be drawn from these ideas is As content as Buck is with the life he is leading with Thornton, it is impossible for him to ignore his own natural instincts. So the answer to your question would be letter A.

Answer 2

True, the correct answer is A. Thanks!
From these bullet points we see that Buck is content with his life and he has a great love for his master Thornton, which is evident by the fact that he was able to pull the sled and the he enjoys time they spend together. But there is also that call of the wild with calls to Buck, his instincts always there that pull him to the wilderness.